Pirates on the Chesapeake Bay on March 12, 2016
Join Historic Dumfries for Children’s Day at the Weems-Botts Museum.
Make & take crafts! Snacks! Lots of FUN!!!
Pirates and privateers (thieves who had the blessings of their home countries) were major players in Chesapeake Bay history. For nearly 200 years, pirates roamed the Bay’s waters looking for prey and outfitting themselves to search for prizes in other parts of the world.
Learn about these men, the life they led, as the young Virginia colony flourished and commerce with Europe expanded. Pirate adventures helped shape the patterns of settlement on the Bay’s shores and the consequent use of its waters. To Blackbeard, the Davis trio and other pirates who frequented the Bay, we owe a colorful — yet barbaric — slice of Virginia history.
The Weems-Botts Museum is located at 3944 Cameron St, Dumfries, VA 22026.
Recent Stories
Get ready for some of the coldest weather this winter as Arctic air grips our area. Wind chills are expected to plunge to dangerous levels, prompting the region’s advisories.
What to Expect
Cold Weather Advisory:
In effect from 7 p.m. tonight to 10 a.m. Tuesday and 10 p.m. Tuesday to 10 a.m. Thursday.
Wind chills as low as -10°F could make outdoor exposure hazardous.
Here’s the latest report from the Prince William County Police:
Fatal Crash Investigation
On January 17, a crash occurred on Centreville Road near Breeden Avenue in Manassas. A 2019 Jeep Cherokee and a 2024 Suzuki motorcycle collided when the Jeep turned across the northbound lanes. The rider of the motorcycle, Nicholas Blaze Damon, 25, of Fairfax, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Jeep, a 44-year-old woman from Woodbridge, was treated for minor injuries. Police are seeking witnesses.
Armed Robbery
On January 18, officers investigated a robbery reported on Whisperwood Court in Dumfries. A 16-year-old male was approached by two individuals, one driving a vehicle. Both suspects displayed firearms and demanded property. The victim was struck with a firearm, and his shoes were taken. The suspects fled in a white sedan. They are described as males, possibly juveniles, wearing dark clothing.
Local fire departments responded to multiple incidents this week, including a house fire Sunday night on Haversack Lane in Woodbridge, where a blaze from a chicken coop under a deck displaced five people. On Thursday, a truck fire on Lee Highway in Gainesville destroyed three tractor-trailers and damaged a trailer, with no injuries reported. Earlier that day, Stafford County crews extinguished a hotel room fire at Affordable Suites of America, saving a canine and relocating affected occupants. Sprinklers and alarms minimized damage. All incidents are under investigation, and no injuries were reported. Crews’ quick actions prevented further harm in each case.
Meet Panda, a charming and friendly dog currently available for adoption at the Manassas City Animal Shelter.
Experience the passion and drama of Puccini’s “The Girl from the Golden West”.
Featuring special guest musicians from The Chesapeake Youth Orchestra,
this performance brings Puccini’s masterpiece to life with an extraordinary cast.
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